Children's Winter Camp Staff 2025

2 weeks ago

Forest Falls, United States Forest Home Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $254 per weekend

JOB SUMMARY: 

To provide spiritual leadership, care, and guidance to campers in various camp centers. This is a position used for various roles around camp including program, recreation, retail, guest dining, and operations.  This is our only application for summer residential positions, after completing this application, you will be interviewed and asked your preference to be placed in the correct area or department. 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Possesses knowledge of and applies all information stated in the staff manuals
  • Provides for the safety, care, nurturing, and supervision of each camper in his / her care, especially during sleep periods
  • Sets a personal example worth of campers’ emulation
  • Participates in all camp activities, assisting program staff by maintaining control of assigned campers and provide assistance as needed
  • Depending on which camp assigned to, leads daily small group Bible studies with campers in cabin
  • Commits to be concerned about the spiritual life of each camper and to pray for each camper each day
  • Demonstrates a teachable spirit and attitude
  • Maintains relationships with campers throughout the week by spending appropriate focused time with each camper
  • Establishes friendly but firm methods of discipline
  • Demonstrates flexibility and customer service when serving in other capacities (recreation, food service, etc.)
  • Maintains a positive attitude toward activities, staff, and program elements
  • Assists in non-program areas when not needed as a counselor
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  


  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to provide service with integrity
  • Good verbal and written communication skills


QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home
  • Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person or on the phone
  • Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities
  • Agree with and sign the Statement of Faith
  • Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor
  • A self-starter.
  • Excellent people service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality, detailed work
  • Work weekends and nights, varied shifts
  • Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis
  • Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions 
  • Regular, timely attendance
  • Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings
  • Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, which requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires medium to heavy physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 30 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers, as well as speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. 

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

 

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES


Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

  • Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer
  • Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word
  • Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community
  • Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church
  • Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately
  • Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests

·      Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one’s sinful nature

 

Love (I Corinthians 13)

  • Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)
  • Be respectful to others
  • Demonstrate compassion

 

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

  • Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure
  • Seek to put others’ needs above your own
  • Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed
  • Actively look for ways to serve

 

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

  • Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present
  • Do the right thing, even when others are not present
  • Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others
  • Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary
  • Be truthful and transparent with others

 

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

  • Demonstrate accountability with time and resources
  • Request and receive training
  • Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same
  • Commit to exceeding guest expectations
  • Refuse mediocrity

 

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

  • Seek first to understand before being understood
  • Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully
  • Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)
  • Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities
  • Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness
  • Play and appreciate “campy” fun
  • Faithfully pray for one another

 

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

  • Dream Big
  • Proactively seek solutions
  • Think outside the box
  • Dream, plan and execute new ideas
  • Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)

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